BMW E65 7 Series
2006–2008 · 7 Series (E65/E66) · N62 V8, N73 V12, N62 supercharged V8
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Models and engines by year
| Model | US model years | Engine |
|---|---|---|
| 750i / 750Li | 2006–2008 | N62 V8 |
| 760i / 760Li | 2006–2008 | N73 V12 |
| Alpina B7 | 2007–2008 | N62 supercharged V8 |
US-market models. Chassis codes: E65, E66. Not sure which one you have? The VIN check decodes year, model and engine.
Bulletins and recalls by year
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| Year | Service bulletins | NHTSA recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 | 15 | 1 |
| 2011 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 2 |
| 2013 | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
Counted by the year BMW filed each document with NHTSA; each chart has its own scale. More filings in a year doesn't by itself mean a less reliable car.
Repair prices for the E65
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NHTSA safety recalls 5
- Recall 17V328: latch 750I, 750LI, 760I, 760LI, B7 ALPINA, 2006–2008. In these vehicles, the doors may appear to be closed and latched, but, in fact, may inadvertently open.
- Recall 13V564: occupant classification 325I, 328I, 330I, 335I, 525I, 530I, 550I, 750I, 750LI, 760I, 760LI, X5, 2006–2007. BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model yea
- Recall 12V502: switch 750I, 750LI, 760I, 760LI, 2006–2008. BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 7-Series vehicles, equipped with the Comfort Access option, and manufactured August 23, 2004, through July 24, 2008.
- Recall 12V504: latch 750I, 750LI, 760I, 760LI, 2006–2007. BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 7-Series vehicles, equipped with both Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options, and manufactured August 23, 2004, through September 3, 2007.
- Recall 10V446: vacuum 6 SERIES, 7 SERIES, 2006–2010. BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, 6-SERIES, AND MODEL YEAR 2002-2008 7-SERIES VEHICLES.
Matched from NHTSA's public recall file by model and model year. A recall may cover only some cars from a year, and it may already have been done on yours. Check by VIN →
Service bulletins on file 68
- SIB 12 08 15 VANOS fault codes VANOS fault codes on BMW E60/E61/E63/E64 and other models (2006–2010); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Jan 2015
- SIB 11 07 12 Exhaust rough running Exhaust rough running on BMW E53/E60/E61/E63 and other models (2006–2011); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Nov 2012
- SIB 11 06 14 Engine service campaign Engine service campaign on N63 engines (2008–2015); the fix is replacing the affected part. Service campaign · Mar 2025
- NHTSA 10044281 Water pump failure Water pump failure on BMW E60/E61/E65/E66 and other models (2008–2011); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Dec 2011
- SIB 17 03 09 Water pump check engine light Water pump check engine light on N63 engines (2006–2011); BMW released a revised part and repair procedure. Service bulletin · Oct 2010
- SIB 01 05 22 Strut warranty extension Strut warranty extension on BMW G11/G12/F01/F02 and other models (2006–2023); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Mar 2026
- SIB 01 12 19 Radiator warranty extension Radiator warranty extension on BMW G01/G02/G11/G12 and other models (2006–2023); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · Jun 2023
- SIB 16 06 23 Fuel pump no-start Fuel pump no-start on BMW G05/G07/G11/G12 and other models (2006–2024); BMW gives diagnosis and repair guidance. Service bulletin · Dec 2023
- SIB 11 16 14 Timing chain inspection Timing chain inspection on M57/N52/N54/N55/N57/N62/N63 engines (2007–2018); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure. Service bulletin · Mar 2022
- SIB 66 24 19 Steering service information Steering service information on BMW G01/G02/G05/G06 and other models (2006–2023); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Sep 2022
BMW service bulletins and warranty extensions filed with NHTSA that list the E65. Showing the 10 most relevant; see the E65 common problems page for the most frequent bulletin topics.
E65 specs
No manual gearbox appears in the EPA listings for this chassis. Full E65 specs: every US engine, transmission and drive by year →
Common problems & maintenance
E65 buyer's guide → E65 coding list E65 common problems → E65 maintenance schedule →
Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.